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National parks near Los Romeros, Hidalgo

Los Romeros sits inside the Tulancingo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tulancingo for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Los Romeros, Hidalgo — 38.4 km (23.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 53 min behind the wheel.

El Chico, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Xicoténcatl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, El Tepeyac, La Malinche, Tula, Cerro de la Estrella, Sacromonte, and Los Remedios make a full day trip — leave early.

Los Romeros has a population of about 1,601.

National parks near Los Romeros

Parks ranked by distance from Los Romeros
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park38.4 km (23.9 mi)53 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park72.4 km (45 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park82.1 km (51 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park92 km (57.1 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park93 km (57.8 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park96.3 km (59.9 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park96.7 km (60.1 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park104 km (64.6 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park107 km (66.5 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park107 km (66.6 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Chico National Park is generally best December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November as the quieter shoulder either side.

June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.

Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.

Month-by-month detail for El Chico National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Los Romeros are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Los Romeros
PairApartEstimated drive
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl36 km (22.4 mi)50 min
Xicoténcatl → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl45.2 km (28.1 mi)1 hr
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → El Tepeyac55.2 km (34.3 mi)1 hr 11 min

Planning a trip from Los Romeros

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the El Chico National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Los Romeros?

El Chico National Park. It is about 38.4 km (23.9 mi) from Los Romeros, roughly 53 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Los Romeros?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, La Malinche National Park, Tula National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Sacromonte National Park, and Los Remedios National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Los Romeros?

10 parks are within reach of Los Romeros, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Los Romeros?

For El Chico National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.